Let $i_{E}, i_{C}$ and $i_{B}$ represent the emitter currently the collector current and base current respectively in a transistor Then:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → $i_C$ is slightly smaller than $i_E$
The emitter current $(i_E)$ is -
$i_E=i_C+i_B$
$i_C$ = Collector current
$i_B$ = Base current
∴ $i_C$ is smaller than $i_E$